A Just Act of War
Although there is danger of too much executive power, in decisions for anti-terrorism measures, the Obama administration's decision to kill Anwar al-Allaki was a justified security measure without overstepping executive power. Because he had been directly involved in terrorist plots on American, and was within a country that could not have done anything about him itself, the American decision to kill was necessary. Even though at first glance it may seem that due process has not been taken, in reality a court decision last year, and an extraordinarily cautious process within the executive branch proves that it has been sufficient, within the context. And although drones have been criticized, they are really important tools in the war against terror that must be kept.
Goldsmith, Jack L. "A Just Act of War." New York Times. 30 Sept. 2011. Web. 16 Oct. 2011. <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/01/opinion/a-just-act-of-war.html>.
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